Location & Surroundings
Saikinta is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 242 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dogondoutchi, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 600 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Dogondoutchi Airport, 34 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 22' 18" N, 4° 11' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 242 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:16
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Saikinta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saikinta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 36.1 | 2.6 | 135 | 25 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 2.9 | 221 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 2.8 | 234 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.0 | 1.4 | 142 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 610.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 2.7 | 208 | 25 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 453.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 3.0 | 218 | 36 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 3.0 | 209 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.6 | 2.7 | 255 | 31 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 600.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.0 | 2.6 | 183 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 429.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 5.1 | 225 | 43 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 3.3 | 226 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.1 | 3.5 | 249 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 553.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.7 | 2.5 | 171 | 27 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 385.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saikinta?
Now 36.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Saikinta today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Saikinta?
Local time is 04:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saikinta?
Saikinta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Saikinta?
DEM 242 m.
Where is Saikinta located?
It is at 13.37163, 4.18772 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saikinta in?
It is in Nigeria.